Welcome to the Writing Centre

"The Writing Centre is a great resource for students. Each time I've taken a paper to the Writing Centre, I've received a 10-15% boost in mark." (StFX student's comment in 2008 Globe and Mail University Report)

The Writing Centre provides one-to-one appointments throughout the year to StFX students who want professional Writing Centre instructors to assist them in their academic writing. The Writing Centre’s one-to-one appointments are free to any StFX student; however, appointments must be booked in advance by calling the Writing Centre at 867-5221. Writing Centre instructors assist students from all disciplines in developing their own critical thinking, writing, and self-editing practices. Instructors provide the environment for students to help themselves by emphasizing that writing is a process that requires planning, critical reflection, and plenty of editing time. Students are encouraged to make appointments at any stage in the writing process from the initial organization to final revisions. Students can apply these strategies in and beyond the academic arena.

The Writing Centre has established three classroom programs: Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is a program for students whose first language is not English; Academic Program of Excellence at X (APEX) is a mandatory program for students on academic penalty; and eXcel is an optional, non-credit course for first-year students that eases the transition from high school to university. All programs are complemented by one-to-one appointments, which are the focus of the Writing Centre’s work.

Click on the program names for more information and associated costs.

The Writing Centre
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
B2G 2W5
Tel: 902-867-5221